NEC
B14A
Tool and Equipment Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Installs and performs organizational and/or intermediate level maintenance on building trades shop equipment. Maintains and repairs portable, powered hand tools associated with construction skills. Gums, sharpens and sets saw blades. Splices band saw blades. Grinds and sharpens cutting tools. Maintains files of manufacturer's maintenance and spare parts list. Coordinates stocking and procurement of parts. Establishes preventive maintenance schedules. Records data on major repairs.
Core Skills
- power tool maintenance
- shop equipment repair
- blade sharpening
- band saw blade splicing
- cutting tool grinding
- preventive maintenance scheduling
- parts procurement
- maintenance recordkeeping
- equipment safety inspection
Common Certifications
- CMRT Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
- OSHA 10 Hour General Industry
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation
- NIMS Industrial Technology Maintenance Certification
- EPA Section 609 Technician Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10 Hour General Industry
- NCCER Core Curriculum
- NIMS Industrial Technology Maintenance Certification
- Lockout Tagout training
Career Growth
- CMRT Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation
- Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM)
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.